For each project 7 points are possible.  While the following factors will be considered with approximately equal weighting, completeness and timeliness are essential for a strong mark.  Specific criteria are noted for #2 & #3.

Concept

• Addresses assignment objectives
  • #2: Includes both carving and modular building
  • #3: Uses frieze or space-filling symmetry patterns creatively
  • #3: Experiments with natural and electric lighting to create beautiful shadows
• Expressive sense of place - conveys a strong personality or story rather than a "generic" atmosphere
• Presentation has a focus and hierarchy

Design Quality

• Unified aesthetics:  harmonious geometry, repetition / reinforcement of forms
• Well-composed images
• Harmonious color palette
• Strong sense of craft 

Technical Competence

• Comprehensive effort: forms and spaces show range of tool use
• Controlled placement and dimensions of objects
• Detailed development : tries out advanced tools (i.e. Components, Intersect, Sandbox)
• Controls lighting, textures, background for expressive effect

Completeness

• Follows procedural details of the assignment
• Completed by the deadline
• Model further developed for Assignment #3
• Required images uploaded to ePortfolios website with 200 word description and colorful image titles.